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Vedan (Rapper) Biography & Wiki
Name | Ajay Dhishan |
Nick Name | Ajay Dhishan |
Profession | Actor |
Date Of Birth | 1998 |
Education | Graduate |
Age | 27 ( As 2025) |
Birth Place | Chennai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Marital Status | Un Married |
Religion | Hindu |
Home Town | Chennai, India |
Current City | Chennai, India |
Famous For | Maargan Movie |
Nephew | Vijay Antony |
Vedan (Rapper) Age, Date Of Birth
Vedan Age: 26 ( As 2025)
Vedan Date of Birth: 1999
Vedan (Rapper) Career Highlights
Early Life & Background
Born in 1998, Vedan hails from Swapnabhoomi Residency, near Thrissur railway station. His mixed Tamil-Malayali roots shape much of his musical identity:
Father: Murali, a native of Thrissur.
Mother: A Sri Lankan Tamil from Jaffna, who migrated to Ooty during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Vedan grew up surrounded by the realities of social injustice, which later became core themes in his art.
2020: Breakthrough with “Voice of the Voiceless”
2021–2023: Film Industry Recognition
- Contributed the song “Narabali” to the acclaimed Malayalam film Nayattu.
- Performed “Vaa”, which spoke on labor struggles and injustice.
- Participated in the Para Hip Hop Festival (Kochi), delivering a 15-minute activist set.
- In 2023, contributed to:
- La Vida for KSHMR’s album KARAM
- Kisses in the Clouds for All We Imagine as Light
- Single: “Social Criminal”
2024: Mainstream Success
- Penned and performed “Kuthanthram” for Manjummel Boys, composed by Sushin Shyam, marking his mainstream recognition.
- Also contributed “Maranathin Niram” for No Way Out and Kondal Vedan Song for Kondal.
Vedan Movies (songs) List
- Narabali (Nayattu)
- Maranathin Niram(No Way Out)
- Paanju Paanju(Padavettu)
- Kuthanthram (Manjummel Boys )
- Kondal Vedan Song (Kondal)
- Kisses in the Clouds (All We Imagine as Light)
- Vaada Veda (Narivetta )
Vedan Albums & Singles
- KARAM (La Vida) with KSHMR & Dabzee
- Singles: “Voice of the Voiceless”, “Vaa”, “Budhanayi Pira”, “Social Criminal”
Vedan Controversies
MeToo Allegations (2021)
Arrest for Drugs & Wildlife Possession (2025)
- On April 28, 2025, Vedan was arrested in Kochi for possession of 6g cannabis.
- During the investigation, a tiger tooth pendant was seized from him, violating the Wildlife Protection Act.
- While Vedan claimed it was a souvenir from Thailand, authorities confirmed it was genuine. He was later bailed out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vedan (Rapper)
Vedan, whose real name is Hirandas Murali, is a rapper and songwriter from Thrissur, Kerala. He is known for his socio-political rap that addresses caste, oppression, and marginalization.
Vedan rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of his debut music video “Voice of the Voiceless”, which highlighted systemic injustices in Kerala.
He raps primarily in Malayalam and Tamil, often blending both to reflect his cultural and political identity.
Some of his notable works include:
- Voice of the Voiceless
- Kuthanthram (Manjummel Boys)
- Narabali (Nayattu)
- Vida (KARAM album with KSHMR)
Yes. Vedan has written and performed songs for films such as Nayattu, Manjummel Boys, Padavettu, and Narivetta.
Vedan faced MeToo allegations in 2021 and was arrested in 2025 for drug possession and owning a tiger tooth, which falls under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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